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Masters honorary starter debate: Should anyone fill Arnie’s spot?

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First things first: No golfer or combination of golfers could ever “fill” Arnold Palmer’s spot alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player in the trio of honorary tournament starters.

He was, and forever will be, the King.

But this year’s tournament will be the second since Mr. Palmer’s passing, and presumably Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player will reprise their longest drive competition on the first tee to kick off the tournament.

In this vein, GolfWRX member LVG raises some interesting questions: Should ANGC bring in a third? What is the trajectory of honorary Masters starter?

He posits we’ll see Ben Crenshaw, Tom Watson, and Bernhard Langer as the triumvirate on the tee in ten years. 

Other WRXers offered different perspectives.

golfgirlrobin says

“I don’t know that you need to add one right away, but I’d argue for Crenshaw.  He’s got that gentlemanly thing going that fits in at The Masters.”

Darth Putter may have the best response

“It will be just Jack and Gary for a while. Then just Gary. Then Tiger and Phil will join Gary. And then it will probably just be Gary again.”

Indeed, Gary Player will outlive us all. bscinstct puts his chips behind Faldo

“Sir Nick has 3 green jackets ; )’

Farmer suggests Palmer should retain his place, in a sense, as he did last year

“Put a chair on the first tee with Arnie’s green jacket draped on it, Jack and Gary drive, everyone weeps.  There is no player of such iconic stature to replace Arnie.”
What do you think, GolfWRX members? Should Augusta National add anyone to Jack and Gary in the near future? Who will succeed these two legends of the game?

 

 

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LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you

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Apr 26, 2024

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On Friday morning, Ladies European Tour player, Hannah Gregg, took to social media to share her weekly expenses playing on the LET.

“Expenses of my first week on Ladies European Tour: Flights: $2600 Work Visa: $350 

  • Food: $377 
  • Caddie: $0 because I have an amazing Fiancé 
  • Hotel: $0 because  @GregChalmersPGA sorted me host housing for the week!  
  • Rental Car: +0 because the Tour Tee guys GAVE me their car  
  • Gas: $165 
  • Entry Fee: $130 
  • Lounge Pass for caddie: $50 
  • Gym: $0 
  • Yardage book: $0 
  • Total expenses: $3672 

Made cut, finished 54th, total earned: $1244 Factor in 35% tax on earnings. To break even, needed to finish 24th. To make money, 21st. Guess we have our goals laid out for next event!”

When factoring in Gregg’s free housing, free caddie and free rental car, it’s evident that most LET players would have to finish well inside of the top-20 to make any money.

With ridiculous amounts of money being thrown around in professional golf these days, it’s important to remember the other side of the coin as well. There are countless professionals out there who struggle to get by on their golf salary.

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54-hole golf tour deemed eligible for OWGR points…but it’s not LIV

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After a seventeen-month application process, a 54-hole golf tour was deemed eligible for OWGR points.

Unfortunately, for LIV Golf and their fans, it was the Clutch Pro Tour.

After the decision, which is effective immediately, OWGR chairman Peter Dawson issued a statement.

“This is a significant milestone for golf, and OWGR is deeply encouraged by the achievement and the continued efforts in developing the sport of golf in the United Kingdom.”

“We look forward to watching the progress of the Clutch Pro Tour as it continues to play a key role in the development of players from the region,” Dawson added.

The Clutch Pro Tour operates in the United Kingdom and features a 36-hole cut. It also has an open qualifying school.

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Charlie Woods attempting to qualify for spot at 2024 U.S. Open

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Apr 25, 2024

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As first reported by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, Charlie Woods will be attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

The first stage of qualifying for this year’s tournament will be an 18-hole local event on Thursday, April 25th, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

There will be 84 players in the field, five of which will reach the 36-hole qualifier that will take place in June.

Earlier this season, Charlie attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, and struggled, shooting an 86.

If the younger Woods is able to qualify, he will tee it up in the same field as his father in a few months at one of the more historic U.S. Open venues.

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